Soviet Hippies
"Flowers and hair grow everywhere"
Originally released in 2017. Soviet Hippies is a documentary film. directed by Terje Toomistu. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The hippie movement that captivated hundreds of thousands of young people in the West had a profound impact on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Within the Soviet system, a colorful crowd of artists, musicians, freaks, vagabonds and other long-haired drop-outs created their own system, which connected those who believed in peace, love, and freedom for their bodies and souls. More than 40 years later, a group of eccentric hippies from Estonia take a road trip to Moscow where the hippies still gather annually on the 1st of June for celebration that is related to the tragic event in 1971, when thousands of Soviet hippies were arrested by the KGB. The journey through time and dimensions goes deep into the psychedelic underground world in which these people strived for freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
ET
Original language
Country
Estonia
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ET
Production Companies
- Mouka Filmi
- Kultusfilm
- Kinomaton
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soviet Hippies about?
The hippie movement that captivated hundreds of thousands of young people in the West had a profound impact on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Within the Soviet system, a colorful crowd of arti...
Who directed Soviet Hippies?
Soviet Hippies was directed by Terje Toomistu.
How long is Soviet Hippies?
Soviet Hippies has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Soviet Hippies released?
Soviet Hippies was released on June 1, 2017 in theaters.